Sources Analysis – Use Attached Worksheet for answer

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By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:

  • Competency 2: Describe scientific research methods presented in scholarly psychology literature.
  • Competency 3: Apply research findings from scholarly literature to current issues in the field of psychology.
  • Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.

Preparation

In psychological work settings, we often have to summarize research and articles to ensure that the services we provide are aligned with current science and practice. The format in which this information is provided and the way it is utilized varies according to the end-user.

This assignment is designed to help you describe scientific research methods as presented in scholarly literature in the field of psychology. It will also help you differentiate between scholarly and non-scholarly sources.

In many scholarly literature that describes scientific research methods, you will notice a mention about the thesis statement and hypothesis. A thesis statement in an article is the sentence that describes what the paper or presentation intends to prove. It is the overarching main point of the author’s work. This differs from a hypothesis, which is used to predict outcomes in experiments.

Example

Thesis example: Heads-up displays should not be used in cars because they distract drivers from the road.

  • Note: The thesis tells a reader what a paper or article will be about. It lets the reader know right away what the conclusion will be.

Hypothesis example: We predict heads-up displays in cars will distract drivers from the road and cause more accidents.

  • Note: The hypothesis provides a prediction (what happens in the future) that can be tested in an experiment.

Directions

Use the Source Analysis Worksheet to complete this assignment.

1. Read Chapter 1 of the Introduction to Psychology textbook, paying careful attention to the description of psychological research.

2. Read the following two articles:

3. Fill out the Source Analysis Worksheet based on the following instructions:

  • The scholarly article will go first and the popular press article second.
  • Put the proper article reference in the proper box. Use proper citations throughout.
  • Follow the prompts and directions on the worksheet.
  • Identify how each article can be used in relationship to the thesis: “Even professionals believe in neuromyths which harm the services they offer.”

4. Refer to Assignment Requirements for additional information.

Worksheet

The Source Analysis Worksheet is provided in Resources for this assignment to help you successfully complete your work. In Section 1 of the form, you will record information from the scholarly article. Next, you will answer the questions in Section 2 of the form, based on the non-scholarly article.

Assignment Requirements

  • Written communication: It should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
    • The discussion on how the information in the article relates to a thesis should be a well-developed paragraph with proper citations.
  • APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to the current APA style and formatting.
    • Your quotations should include quotation marks and citations.
    • Your paraphrases should include citations.
  • Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12-point.
  • Turnitin: Submit your paper draft to Turnitin. Review the results, and make any needed changes to adequately paraphrase your sources and correctly cite and reference sources.

Refer to the scoring guide for this assignment to review the criteria your instructor will use to assess your work.

SCORING GUIDE – LEVEL MUST BE DISTINGUISHED

CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED
Describe the hypothesis and purpose of a research study from a scholarly research article.
12% 		Does not list the hypothesis and purpose of a research study from a scholarly research article. Lists but does not describe either the hypothesis or the purpose of a research study from a scholarly research article; may incorrectly identify the hypothesis or purpose. Describes the hypothesis and purpose of a research study from a scholarly research article. Describes the hypothesis and purpose of a research study from a scholarly research article and explains the importance of the question and hypothesis to the field.
Describe the study design (observations, programs, population, et cetera) used in a scholarly research article.
12% 		Does not identify the study design used in a scholarly research article. Identifies the study design used in a scholarly research article by the quote, but does not describe it. Describes the study design (observations, programs, population, et cetera) used in a scholarly research article. Describes, in detail, the study design used in a scholarly research article; indicates whether the study was qualitative or quantitative.
Describe the participants from a scholarly research article.
12% 		Does not identify the participants from a scholarly research article. Identifies the participants from a scholarly research article by the quote, but does not describe them. Describes the participants from a scholarly research article. Describes, in detail, the participants from the scholarly research article; indicates whether the participants’ demographics seem appropriate.
Describe the measures used in a scholarly research article.
12% 		Does not identify the measures used in a scholarly research article. Identifies the measures used in a scholarly research article by the quote, but does not describe them. Describes the measures used in a scholarly research article. Describes the measures used in a scholarly research article; indicates if the measure was a test, interview, or other.
Summarize psychology research findings.
12% 		Does not identify psychology research findings. Identifies some, but not all, psychology research findings. Summarizes psychology research findings. Summarizes psychology research findings and explains the importance of the findings to the field.
Summarize the main points from a popular press article.
12% 		Does not list the main points from a popular press article. Lists but does not summarize the main points from a popular press article; or may summarize some, but not all, of the main points. Summarizes the main points from a popular press article. Summarizes the main points from a popular press article; identifies the most significant points.
Write coherently to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional.
16% 		Does not write coherently to support a central idea. Does not use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics as expected of a psychology professional. Writes coherently to support a central idea, but the writing is inconsistent and contains numerous errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writes coherently to support a central idea with few errors of grammar, usage, and mechanics. Writes coherently using evidence to support a central idea with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics, as expected of a psychology professional.
Implement APA style.
12% 		Does not implement proper APA style. Implements APA style in some cases but has multiple APA errors and inconsistencies. Implements APA style with only minor errors in format. Implements proper APA style and formatting in the body of the paper and reference list and applies scholarly writing skills.